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Assam Cabinet Approves Draft Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill

The Assam cabinet has cleared the draft Uniform Civil Code Bill, to be tabled in the assembly on 26 May 2026. It covers marriage, divorce, …

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International Day of Families Observed on 15 May 2026 — Theme on Inequalities and Child Wellbeing

The International Day of Families, observed on 15 May, marked its 2026 edition with the theme 'Families, Inequalities and Child Wellbeing'. The UN proclaimed the …

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NeGD Felicitates Five States for DigiLocker Integration in Citizen Services

At a national workshop on 11 May 2026, NeGD felicitated Karnataka, Gujarat, Kerala, Nagaland and Rajasthan for integrating DigiLocker with their citizen services under the …

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IIT Bombay Commissions India's First Integrated CCUS Field Laboratory

IIT Bombay commissioned India's first Integrated CCUS Field Laboratory on 11 May 2026, an indigenous pilot that captures up to 3 tonnes of CO2 per …

14 May 2026

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Punjab Launches Meri Rasoi Yojna to Provide Free Nutritional Kits to Poor Families

Punjab launched the Meri Rasoi Yojna on 9 May 2026 to give free nutritional kitchen kits every three months to nearly 40 lakh poor families.

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Bhimmandali Eco Heritage Site Inaugurated in Sambalpur, Odisha

The Bhimmandali Eco Heritage Site, known for ancient rock paintings over 20,000 years old, was inaugurated in Sambalpur, Odisha, on 10 May 2026.

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N Rangasamy Sworn in as Puducherry Chief Minister for Fifth Term

N Rangasamy, leader of the All India NR Congress, took oath as Chief Minister of Puducherry for the fifth time on 13 May 2026. The …

13 May 2026

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National Panchayat Awards 2025 Announced; 42 Panchayats from 17 States and UTs Honoured

The Ministry of Panchayati Raj announced the National Panchayat Awards 2025, honouring 42 Panchayats from 17 States and UTs under the RGSA scheme, with cash …

West Bengal Announces Annapurna Bhandaar Scheme, ₹3,000 Monthly Aid for Women

West Bengal announced the Annapurna Bhandaar scheme on 11 May 2026, giving eligible women ₹3,000 per month via Direct Benefit Transfer, replacing the earlier Lakshmir …

12 May 2026

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Delhi Launches Aftercare Scheme for Youth Leaving Child Care Institutions

Delhi launched an aftercare scheme under the Juvenile Justice Act, 2015, with a Rs. 3.5 crore budget for 2026-27, to support youth leaving child care …

Tamil Nadu Sets Up ‘Singappen’ Special Task Force for Women’s Safety

Tamil Nadu set up the ‘Singappen’ Special Task Force, a dedicated police wing under the Chief Minister’s direct supervision, to strengthen women’s safety and rapid …

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Himanta Biswa Sarma Appointed Chief Minister of Assam

Himanta Biswa Sarma was appointed Chief Minister of Assam on 11 May 2026 by Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya under Article 164(1) of the Constitution, beginning …

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Jharkhand Records Zero Primary School Dropout Rate in 2024-25

Jharkhand recorded a zero per cent primary school dropout rate in 2024-25, with improved transition rates and higher girls’ enrolment, though learning outcomes and teacher …

11 May 2026

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Supreme Court Proposes Permanent Women Vice-President Post in SCBA from 2027-28

The Supreme Court proposed a permanent Vice-President post reserved for women in the Supreme Court Bar Association from the 2027-28 term to boost women in …

Bihar Launches Lump Sum Traffic Challan Settlement Scheme 2026

Bihar launched the Lump Sum Traffic Challan Settlement Scheme 2026 to clear over two lakh pending traffic e-challans through the National Lok Adalat.

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Kuljeet Kaur Marhas Becomes First Indian Woman Elected Fellow of The Meteoritical Society

Professor Kuljeet Kaur Marhas was elected a Fellow of The Meteoritical Society in 2026, becoming the first Indian woman and only the third Indian to …

Odisha Tops India in PMAY-U 2.0 Urban Housing Completions

Odisha emerged as the best-performing state in urban housing completions under PMAY-U 2.0, holding the number one rank from March 2025 to March 2026.

09 May 2026

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Indian Teacher Soma Mandal Wins South Asia Cambridge Dedicated Teacher Award 2026

Indian science teacher Soma Mandal was named the South Asia regional winner of the 2026 Cambridge Dedicated Teacher Awards for her innovative work in environmental …

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Uttar Pradesh Set to Become Premium Fruit Hub: Fruit Horizon 2026

At the Fruit Horizon 2026 conference at ICAR-CISH in Lucknow, plans were discussed to develop Uttar Pradesh as a premium fruit hub, with a task …

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